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LIT CAFE

2113 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60622

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-05-19; refreshed 2026-10-12. May lag the official record. Check the official source

6 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-05-19), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-05-19: License

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
  • Not Critical: CHI-51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT HELD OVER FROM PREVIOUS FACILITY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM #1 AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF THE MOPS THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. IN STRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A MOUNTED POSITION.
  • Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING/PREP AREA AT OVERHEAD CEILING LIGHT AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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